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| Author: | Plissken [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Yay! Happy things! |
In an effort to cheer myself up, I've been looking at the honeymoon plans. Part of the time, we're staying in Volcano village, Hawaii, next to the Volcano National Park. And wouldn't you know it, just a few miles from where we are staying, a bit of the Earth has decided to go "BOOM!"  Yay! Can't wait. I suspect our luggage and quite possibly, drinks, will have fresh volcanic glass in. |
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| Author: | ElephantBanjoGnome [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:45 ] |
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Full of volcanicity. |
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| Author: | Plissken [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:10 ] |
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Goddammit I wish I'd thought of that. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:22 ] |
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One paper soon to be in press, I think, another to be submitted on Friday. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:24 ] |
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Go MaliA! Research! Research HARD! |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:25 ] |
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I'm making an inventory of a -80 freezer atm... |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:26 ] |
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I've been there! It's awesome. You need any TRUFAX/ProTips let me know. |
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| Author: | Plissken [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
MaliA - chuck us a copy. I promise to stroke my chin and nod approvingly, without understanding what the hell you are on about. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:26 ] |
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Do you require an overweight hairy cheerleader for your inventory taking? |
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| Author: | Cras [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:30 ] |
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I finally have my house in a state where things are 'done'. All the rooms are decorated to our taste, the kitchen and bathroom are completely new and finished, the garden is finished and has plants properly growing and stuff.  Our fish tank is in place with happy fish in. It's all good. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:33 ] |
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 Mrs A wants one of them. Anyone one know what sauce to, err, how big a hutch is needed and runs and things? |
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| Author: | Shewolf [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:37 ] |
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I don't recognise the breed of rabbit, but go for the biggest you can afford and be arsed to clean out. Just make sure it's stable with a slanting roof so raid and such runs off an overhang at the back. Mine all had felt on top. Runs big enough for it to hop around, again as big as you are comfortable with, and make sure it has shelter in the run..also some rabbits are little buggers for trying to dig out, so watch em. I'd suggest more sawdust than straw as bedding but that is preference really, I just don't like them getting poked in the face by tough straw. I used to breed rabbits...I should put that in the wtf thread.. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:39 ] |
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Yay! A lionhead! I has an albino lionhead called Twitch. 1st tip: They deserve to be house rabbits, you can't keep something that cute in a hutch outside. Rabbits are easily litter trained and you'd only need a standard wire cage from Pets@home or somewhere, just for them to sleep in at nights/during the workday. Long and flat works best. 2nd tip: Keep an eye on their teeth. Domestic rabbits in general can have teeth problems causing untold misery for the poor blighters if they overgrow. Both the front and back teeth. 3rd tip: If they let you, grooming is essential. If tooth problems occur it can cause the drainage channels going from their eyes to their mouth to distort and cause blockages, leading to runny eyes that need cleaning daily. The long fur on any rabbit can lead to bottom problems, so keep them clean to avoid flystrike. Twitch gets bathed every day. |
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| Author: | Shewolf [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:41 ] |
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That thing looks like it'll need grooming at least four times a day..insane. Does look cute though. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:42 ] |
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Oh, 4th tip: don't use sawdust for bedding. Wood based cat litter all the way, unless you want to spend 15 hours a day picking it out of his fur. |
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| Author: | Shewolf [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:45 ] |
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Sawdust out of fur? A soft brush. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:46 ] |
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Rabbit keeper fight! |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:49 ] |
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Sawdust out of lionhead fur and carpet = industrial strength vacuum every 2 hours. |
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| Author: | Shewolf [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:50 ] |
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Well I never had a lionhead but it's not a problem to get off the carpet imo, I never had issues. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:51 ] |
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Zardoz wrote: Rabbit keeper fight! *picks up cotton bud swabbing thing* KLAAPLAAAK! *dramatic music* |
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| Author: | The Rev Owen [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:47 ] |
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This thread reminded me of my own honeymoon, which was the best week of my life. We rented a car and drove from the wife's parents' place in Idaho, down through Utah to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, stayed a couple of nights and then drove back. Six days in all and 1,408 miles. I drove it all because the wife can't and when I was getting tired each day we stopped somewhere and got a motel room. We went to a million Wal-Marts and got toys and clothes. We had unexpectedly brilliant pizza in Nephi. We saw a giant inflatable Mormon and slept on the best bed ever in Provo. Elton John, Rob Zombie and Dolly Parton on the stereo. Gas stations miles from anywhere. Beef jerky and M&Ms. Tumbleweeds exploding on contact with the front bumper. And we saw some of the most spectacular views the world has to offer. Canyons and mesas and mountains and valleys and desert and snow. I guess it doesn't really sound like much, driving up and down the Interstate for a few days, but I loved it. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:50 ] |
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"It'd be a lot 'cuter' outside. If you want one, I'm happy for you to have one, but I've got major issues with having an animal in a small cage in the house. I don't think it's right for the animal." I am an expert in diplomacy, me. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:55 ] |
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You have to weigh it up. Small hutch outside in the cold with hardly any attention, vs night time sleepies in the cage and full range of the house during the day. Twitch loves stretching out in front of the fire, using whoever's lying on the floor as a climbing frame, and throwing around any magazines or letters he can find. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:57 ] |
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Shewolf wrote: I'd suggest more sawdust than straw as bedding but that is preference really, I just don't like them getting poked in the face by tough straw. I used to breed rabbits...I should put that in the wtf thread.. Yeah, one of our Guinea pigs got an infection that way. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:58 ] |
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Dimrill wrote: You have to weigh it up. Small hutch outside in the cold with hardly any attention, vs night time sleepies in the cage and full range of the house during the day. Twitch loves stretching out in front of the fire, using whoever's lying on the floor as a climbing frame, and throwing around any magazines or letters he can find. I'll fob her off with 'guinea pigs in shed' idea that I had. Stick hutch in shed, let guinea pigs run through tube, exiting through side of shed onto lawn. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:58 ] |
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Quote: If you want one, I'm happy for you to have one, but I've got major issues with having an animal in a small cage in the house. I don't think it's right for the animal." I've got major issues with buying a pet you're supposed to care for and dumping them as far out of sight as possible in the cold. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 13:59 ] |
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Yes, I agree, so this probably won't happen. Besides, I'm highly allergic to animals. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:01 ] |
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Funnily enough, both me and the missus are allergic to Twitch. Not his fault and I'm certainly not going to get rid of him because of it. Just means anti-histamines throughout the year for us. Plus it's nice to be lying on the floor reading an old AP or YS and a massive ball of white fluff bounds over and starts licking your forehead. |
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| Author: | Squirt [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
Can rabbits and cats coexist? Or will one just eat the other? We have a couple of cats, and the missus wants a rabbit as well. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
Note to self: A bit more explanation is needed vis a vis an indoor rabbits residence when you send an email saying "We could keep it in the oven". |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
Well one's a predator and one's prey. I suppose it's dependent on the nature of your cat, but I certainly wouldn't leave them alone together. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:05 ] |
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Dimrill wrote: Well one's a predator and one's prey. I suppose it's dependent on the nature of your cat, but I certainly wouldn't leave them alone together. Mrs A and I get on OK. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:06 ] |
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Now I can just see you huddled in the corner, nervously nibbling a carrot, glancing over at her from the corner of your eye. |
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
Dimrill wrote: Yay! A lionhead! I has an albino lionhead called Twitch. 1st tip: They deserve to be house rabbits, you can't keep something that cute in a hutch outside. Rabbits are easily litter trained and you'd only need a standard wire cage from Pets@home or somewhere, just for them to sleep in at nights/during the workday. Long and flat works best. I agree with this. I was upset when we had to move Holly outdoors. But not as distressed as she was. Quote: 2nd tip: Keep an eye on their teeth. Domestic rabbits in general can have teeth problems causing untold misery for the poor blighters if they overgrow. Both the front and back teeth. Listen to Dimrill, he knows what he's talking about here too. Quote: 3rd tip: If they let you, grooming is essential. If tooth problems occur it can cause the drainage channels going from their eyes to their mouth to distort and cause blockages, leading to runny eyes that need cleaning daily. The long fur on any rabbit can lead to bottom problems, so keep them clean to avoid flystrike. Twitch gets bathed every day. Also this. Rabbits are fairly communicative creatures, but not as we'd expect. Rabbits are often too proud to accept a grooming unless you've asked them first. (Tap the ground in front of them, and if they lower their heads, that's an invititation to groom). Do not clean their chin at best, they'll be insulted by this and start licking you, at worst you'll have a furious rabbit clawing you. Shewolf wrote: I'd suggest more sawdust than straw as bedding but that is preference really, I just don't like them getting poked in the face by tough straw. I used really soft hay for both my Guinea pigs and my rabbit. soft enough not to have that problem, no problems cleaning, and very comfortable (and hide-in-able) for them. Quote: Can rabbits and cats coexist? Or will one just eat the other? We have a couple of cats, and the missus wants a rabbit as well. Depends. Some can bond really well, although I wouldn't want to risk it. Dogs and rabbits, no. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 14:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
Dimrill wrote: Now I can just see you huddled in the corner, nervously nibbling a carrot, glancing over at her from the corner of your eye. You might think that but I couldn't possibly comment. |
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| Author: | Shewolf [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 15:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yay! Happy things! |
Animals are fine to be kept outside in a cage. In the winter though I brought them either into a shelter/garage etc or had them as close to the house and a wall as possible. They were fine. They got handled and fussed and groomed and taken indoors everyday anyway. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 18:24 ] |
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I have a large indoor hutch doing nothing in my shed at the moment, Dimrill better stop making me want to get another rabbit or there is going to be trouble! |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 18:37 ] |
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Why would I do that? 
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 18:58 ] |
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Stop iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!! |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 19:07 ] |
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okay.  Damn these typing fingers! I've accidentally typoed in a picture url of Twitch again. TUT! |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 19:28 ] |
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Awww! I can't have another pet now, no-one to look after it when we go away, so I'll just look at pictures of yours instead 
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 19:29 ] |
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That's why I use the Bunny Hotel in Brocton. Karen looks after Twitch when we're gone for a week, and she'll probably be having our rats as well 
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 19:34 ] |
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Dimrill wrote: That's why I use the Bunny Hotel in Brocton. Karen looks after Twitch when we're gone for a week, and she'll probably be having our rats as well I've been wondering what to do when uni finishes, a bunny hotel would be an excellent idea! I really miss our old one Hazel, she was a rescue bunny and watching her get more confident as she learned we weren't going to hurt her was aces. I didn't realise you had rats too, probably a good thing from when I dreamt about you and Stu in one night. That would have been even more freaky if they had BOTH contained rats. 
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| Author: | CUS [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 19:41 ] |
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Goddess Jasmine wrote: I didn't realise you had rats too, probably a good thing from when I dreamt about you and Stu in one night. That would have been even more freaky if they had BOTH contained rats. If both Stu and Dimrill had contained rats? 
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 19:43 ] |
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Absolutly! |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:06 ] |
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I jsut saw Mr and Mrs Starling gathering things for their nest from my bedroom window. It was rather cute. Also: 
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| Author: | Shewolf [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:35 ] |
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Now I want one >< Stop stop stop. A brown one..like the first photo...awww 
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| Author: | Mr Dave [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:59 ] |
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Shewolf wrote: Now I want one >< Stop stop stop. A brown one..like the first photo...awww Stop what?    (Click for larger versions, natch) |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 13:06 ] |
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I don't know what she's on about either.  I think Shewolf's gone a bit mental. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 13:09 ] |
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I'm going to have to sell my cage to stop me from getting one. |
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